Cryocooler Maintenance and Helium Refill Services

The contract involves the maintenance of the MRI cryocooler system and the periodic refilling of liquid helium to ensure the magnet remains stable and operates without interruption. Services are critical to sustaining the functionality of high-field magnetic resonance imaging equipment, requiring specialized technical expertise and strict adherence to safety protocols for handling cryogenic materials. Work must be performed at the designated location in Rockville, Maryland, with a 20852 ZIP code, and is governed under NAICS code 811212, which pertains to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. This subcontract is posted by the National Institutes of Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, and is set to close for responses on July 18, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2026, and no solicitation number is provided. There is no set-aside designation specified, indicating it is open to all eligible contractors. Performance obligations must meet the operational demands of the NIH’s imaging infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with institutional standards for medical equipment maintenance.